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Natural, sustainable and functional: felt, leather and loden from Tyrol

When you hear the words felt, leather and loden, you might immediately think of old local films or grandma's wardrobe. But watch out: Although these materials have a long tradition in Tyrol, they have long since arrived in the 21st century. Tyrolean sneakers made from merino wool are worn by Hollywood stars, felt slippers made from sheep's wool are still the best remedy for cold toes and modern cut loden jackets can be perfectly combined with the latest fashions. With the knowledge of yesteryear and the techniques of today, the following businesses have managed the balancing act between past and present perfectly - if you don't believe it, it's best to come and see for yourself!
    • PlaceKarrösten

On the village square in Karrösten, the Schatz weaving mill has preserved the centuries-old craft of weaving. The family business is known above all for its filigree bobbin lace, which is made according to old patterns.

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    • PlaceAschau im Zillertal

The machines used by Josef Waldner to produce the warming sheep's wool carpets and colourful patchwork rugs in Zillertal are more than 100 years old. The high-quality and durable products from the traditional weaving mill prove that they are still doing a good job.

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Handmade in the Zillertal, but known and appreciated far beyond the borders of the region: the Zillertal Doggln. The Hartl family's traditional felt slippers are made primarily from several layers of tumbled wool and loden from Tyrolean stone sheep - this keeps the slippers dry, warm and in shape.

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    • PlaceAchenkirch am Achensee

Especially in the Alpine region, the robust properties and pleasant wearing comfort of loden fabrics have been appreciated for centuries. At the Lodenkern tailoring workshop in Achenkirch, this natural material is made into durable jackets, coats and waistcoats with great care and attention to detail.

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    • PlaceBrixen im Thale

There are very few businesses in Tyrol that still practise the craft of traditional leather processing. One of these is the Johann Niederkofler tannery in Brixen im Thale, which has been producing hides and chamois leather by hand since 1927.

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    • PlaceSt. Johann in Tirol

In addition to numerous well-known traditional costume brands, the Lederstadl in St. Johann is particularly well known for its hand-sewn "beinkleid" lederhosen. The "dress maker" Markus Tritsch uses the finest deerskin from local tanneries.

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